All three are in Essendon's best 22 when fit and coach John Worsfold says they are on track to return for Saturday's elimination final against Sydney at the SCG.

Hurley has missed two games with a calf muscle injury and Hooker has leg bone bruising.

Fantasia has not played since suffering a hamstring injury in the round-20 win over Carlton.

Richmond onballer Josh Caddy is adamant he will prove his fitness at their main Wednesday session.

Caddy declared on Tuesday that he has recovered "100 per cent" from the hamstring injury he suffered in the round-21 loss to Geelong, his old club.

Provided he is right, Caddy is a certain recall for the Tigers against the Cats in Friday's blockbuster MCG qualifying final.

Geelong coach Chris Scott is confident that captain Joel Selwood will return this week from the ankle surgery that has sidelined him since round 20.

Port Adelaide could recall Jackson Trengove for Saturday's home elimination final against West Coast, while Eagles All-Australian defender Jeremy McGovern will play after he suffered a heavy hit to his left shoulder during the round-23 win over Adelaide.